Born in Lafayette and raised in St. Martinville, I am a Cajun in heart, mind and spirit. I dove into the news industry with my start at my hometown newspaper where I picked up some journalistic skills. I earned a degree in mass communications at UL Lafayette which prepared me for covering news in Acadiana and around the state. As a news reporter for KPEL, my news beats include, but are not limited to, Lafayette Consolidated Government and the Lafayette Parish School Board. Jumping from print media to broadcast has been an exciting move for me in the ever-changing multimedia environment of today's news world. When not covering news, I can often be found playing guitar or cooking at home, both usually being done with my daughter, Jolie, very near by.
Derek Albert
Social Media Threat At Mall of Louisiana Prompts Evacuation
Though social media users shared the active shooter threats, no shooter or weapon have been confirmed to be found at the facility.
Why Is La. Taking More Taxes From Our Paychecks?!?!
Is an effort to keep the state in the black making Louisiana workers see red on payday?
Harvey Halts Oil & Gas Production In Some Areas Of The Gulf
As of Monday afternoon, nearly 100 offshore oil and gas platforms have been evacuated.
Cox To Begin Charging Residents For Data Usage
BIG changes are coming next week for the way South Louisiana Cox Communications' residential internet subscribers will be charged.
Derrick Stafford Sentenced To 40 years In Shooting of Jeremy Mardis
A state district judge has sentenced former Marksville City Marshal Derrick Stafford in the death of 6-year-old Jeremy Mardis.
Cassidy, Fellow Senators To Introduce Obamacare Replacement Bill
U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, and others, are ready to present a replacement to the Affordable Care Act.
Feds: College Financial Aid Officer Stole $22K From Students
The convict was a financial aid officer at Unitech Training Academy's Alexandria campus.
No Surprises Expected With Louisiana’s Electoral Votes
State officials expect a quick, straightforward set of votes Monday for Trump in Louisiana.
Congress Oks More Than $1.25B For Louisiana Flood Recovery
A flood recovery task force created by Gov. John Bel Edwards will decide how the dollars are spent.
Space Pioneer John Glenn Dead At 95
Glenn served the U.S as a Marine Corps pilot, a pioneering astronaut, and a former U.S. Senator.
Crime Stoppers Seeking Armed Robbery Suspect
If you have any information regarding this wanted fugitive, you are urged to call the tips line at 789-TIPS.
Lawsuit: Clay Higgins Owes $100K in Child Support
The lawsuit states Higgins is on the hook for back child support payments for three children.